Do you want to transfer your Flickr photos to facebook? If yes, then here comes a web app called "photosync" using this application you can transfer all the photos to facebook while keeping them in sync. It checks the Flickr account every hour so as you upload new pictures there,they'll automatically get copied to your Facebook account. Everything happens in background.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
New font called "Llama Font"
Are you looking for fun in your font then here comes a new font called "Llama font". If you are trying to convey a message in a way that doesn't look harsh or inappropriate then you might want to try out this web based tool called Llama Font.
This font will show sketches that represent all kinds of postures to represent the alphabet.Once you are done, save it and get the URL of the page which will show what you’ve written, albeit through Llamas.The fonts can look funny as well as weird sometimes. Maybe you can use it for messages like “I am sorry”, or like the example they have on their about page: “I’m not in love with you anymore.”
This font will show sketches that represent all kinds of postures to represent the alphabet.Once you are done, save it and get the URL of the page which will show what you’ve written, albeit through Llamas.The fonts can look funny as well as weird sometimes. Maybe you can use it for messages like “I am sorry”, or like the example they have on their about page: “I’m not in love with you anymore.”
Monday, June 27, 2011
Start voice Chat With Facebook Friends
Here come a new feature in facebook.Now voice chating with your facebook contacts is available without leaving your web browser.Earlier when you wanted to voice chat with your facebook friend, then you probably be asking them to come on Skype or Gtalk or Yahoo messenger. But with the new service called Bobsled, you can start voice chatting with your Facebook friends without leaving your browser.
It is a new web service stated by T-mobile. All you have to do is to install the app on your facebook accounts and grant it the necessary permissions. After installing you will find the new app's install in your facebook interface and then you can voice chat with your friend who also have Bobsled installed.
T-Mobile is planning to extend this valuable service to Android and iOS devices in the near future.
Features.
* A user-friendly web service.
* Works as a Facebook application.
* Lets you voice chat with friends on Facebook.
* Lets you leave voice messages for your Facebook friends.
* Will soon be coming to Android and iOS devices.
It is a new web service stated by T-mobile. All you have to do is to install the app on your facebook accounts and grant it the necessary permissions. After installing you will find the new app's install in your facebook interface and then you can voice chat with your friend who also have Bobsled installed.
T-Mobile is planning to extend this valuable service to Android and iOS devices in the near future.
Features.
* A user-friendly web service.
* Works as a Facebook application.
* Lets you voice chat with friends on Facebook.
* Lets you leave voice messages for your Facebook friends.
* Will soon be coming to Android and iOS devices.
5 Tips On How To Use A Jump Drive Without Corrupting Your Data
How to use a jump driveA jump drive, also known as a flash drive, thumb drive, memory stick, or simply USB drive, is a tiny but powerful storage device. Flash drives are cheap, small, come with sufficient storage for big files, and they are not as easily damaged as external hard drives. However, they are not entirely foolproof and there are a few basic rules you should follow so you don’t end up damaging the device or the data on it.
In this article I will show how to use your jump drive step by step, starting with when you connect the drive to your computer and ending with general tips. My tips will help you avoid data corruption, both on the flash drive and on your computer. All tips are easy to do and will help you keep your flash drive and your data safe.
1. Disable AutoRun
how to use a jump driveAutoRun is a Windows feature, which enables programs to run automatically off an external storage medium, such as a DVD or jump drive, once that medium is inserted into the computer. It is not to be confused with AutoPlay, which merely offers to launch media on the storage device in different ways. To protect the data on your computer, AutoRun should be disabled to avoid infections from malicious software running off USB flash drives connected to your computer.
The good news is that if you use Windows 7, you are pretty much safe. Microsoft reacted to the malware exploits and disabled AutoRun, except for media inserted to the computer’s optical drive. If you’re running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you should install patch KB971029 to get the same protection from AutoRun.
More information can be found on the MSDN blog: Improvements to AutoPlay.
2. Scan Thumb Drive for Viruses
Even when AutoRun is disabled, you can still get infected by malware if it is hiding on your flash drive. If your anti-virus software offers to scan the removable drive automatically, let it do so. In case it doesn’t, you can initiate a scan manually using your installed anti-virus or anti-malware software.
Go to > My Computer, right-click the removable storage device, and select the appropriate menu item, e.g. > Scan selected files with AntiVir. The options you see in your right-click menu depend on the software that is installed on your computer.
corrupted jump drive fix
Alternatively, you can set up scanning from the AutoPlay dialogue using Microsoft Security Essentials. For step-by-step instructions on how this can be done, refer to this article on How-To Geek - Scan Your Thumb Drive for Viruses from the AutoPlay Dialog
3. Avoid Working With Documents Directly From The Drive
corrupted jump drive fixIt’s convenient to carry your files with you and work directly from them using your flash drive. However, there are several problems associated with this procedure. One is addressed in the next point and the other is that a regular thumb drive can go through approximately 10,000 cycles of writing and erasing data before it will fail.
Therefore, I recommend to not save files directly to your flash drive while you are editing them. Drag & drop them to your desktop to work with them and when you are done, cut & paste them to your jump drive again. This way you have a backup on your removable drive, while you are working on a copy of the file saved to the desktop.
If you are working on a public computer however, it may be safer to work from your removable drive rather than risk forgetting the file on that desktop.
4. Safely Remove Hardware & Eject Media
The proper way to remove a jump drive (or external hard drive) from your computer, is to go through the Windows taskbar and eject the device before removing it physically. If you simply unplug it, you risk corrupting files that are still open.
To be safe, go to the Windows 7 taskbar, find the removable drive icon, click it and on the menu that pop us click > Eject Mobile Disk for the drive you wish to remove.
corrupted jump drive fix
If you get an error message that > This device is currently in use (…), then you probably have a file, folder, or program open that sits on your flash drive. Close everything and try again. If this doesn’t work, reboot your computer and remove the flash drive when Windows has logged off and before you log back into Windows again.
Once the disk has been ejected successfully, you can safely unplug your thumb drive.
5. General Hardware Tips
Unlike hard drives, jump drives do not have movable parts and are thus a lot more sturdy and less prone to physical damage. Nevertheless, a flash drive is still a piece of hardware and should be treated carefully, especially if you carry sensitive data on it. In other words, try not to drop it, keep it away from water or moisture, and don’t expose it to extreme heat.
If your flash drive did get wet, do not connect it to your computer until it has dried! If you do, an electronic shortcut will occur and destroy the hardware and data on it. This is true for most hardware by the way. Instead, store the device in a dry and warm place (40°C max) for at least 48 hours or use a blow-dryer at low or medium heat.
Also keep in mind that thumb drives are small and thus easily forgotten, for example in your pocket or when inserted into a public computer. Get a lanyard to reduce the risk of losing your flash drive or accidentally throwing it into the laundry.
In this article I will show how to use your jump drive step by step, starting with when you connect the drive to your computer and ending with general tips. My tips will help you avoid data corruption, both on the flash drive and on your computer. All tips are easy to do and will help you keep your flash drive and your data safe.
1. Disable AutoRun
how to use a jump driveAutoRun is a Windows feature, which enables programs to run automatically off an external storage medium, such as a DVD or jump drive, once that medium is inserted into the computer. It is not to be confused with AutoPlay, which merely offers to launch media on the storage device in different ways. To protect the data on your computer, AutoRun should be disabled to avoid infections from malicious software running off USB flash drives connected to your computer.
The good news is that if you use Windows 7, you are pretty much safe. Microsoft reacted to the malware exploits and disabled AutoRun, except for media inserted to the computer’s optical drive. If you’re running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you should install patch KB971029 to get the same protection from AutoRun.
More information can be found on the MSDN blog: Improvements to AutoPlay.
2. Scan Thumb Drive for Viruses
Even when AutoRun is disabled, you can still get infected by malware if it is hiding on your flash drive. If your anti-virus software offers to scan the removable drive automatically, let it do so. In case it doesn’t, you can initiate a scan manually using your installed anti-virus or anti-malware software.
Go to > My Computer, right-click the removable storage device, and select the appropriate menu item, e.g. > Scan selected files with AntiVir. The options you see in your right-click menu depend on the software that is installed on your computer.
corrupted jump drive fix
Alternatively, you can set up scanning from the AutoPlay dialogue using Microsoft Security Essentials. For step-by-step instructions on how this can be done, refer to this article on How-To Geek - Scan Your Thumb Drive for Viruses from the AutoPlay Dialog
3. Avoid Working With Documents Directly From The Drive
corrupted jump drive fixIt’s convenient to carry your files with you and work directly from them using your flash drive. However, there are several problems associated with this procedure. One is addressed in the next point and the other is that a regular thumb drive can go through approximately 10,000 cycles of writing and erasing data before it will fail.
Therefore, I recommend to not save files directly to your flash drive while you are editing them. Drag & drop them to your desktop to work with them and when you are done, cut & paste them to your jump drive again. This way you have a backup on your removable drive, while you are working on a copy of the file saved to the desktop.
If you are working on a public computer however, it may be safer to work from your removable drive rather than risk forgetting the file on that desktop.
4. Safely Remove Hardware & Eject Media
The proper way to remove a jump drive (or external hard drive) from your computer, is to go through the Windows taskbar and eject the device before removing it physically. If you simply unplug it, you risk corrupting files that are still open.
To be safe, go to the Windows 7 taskbar, find the removable drive icon, click it and on the menu that pop us click > Eject Mobile Disk for the drive you wish to remove.
corrupted jump drive fix
If you get an error message that > This device is currently in use (…), then you probably have a file, folder, or program open that sits on your flash drive. Close everything and try again. If this doesn’t work, reboot your computer and remove the flash drive when Windows has logged off and before you log back into Windows again.
Once the disk has been ejected successfully, you can safely unplug your thumb drive.
5. General Hardware Tips
Unlike hard drives, jump drives do not have movable parts and are thus a lot more sturdy and less prone to physical damage. Nevertheless, a flash drive is still a piece of hardware and should be treated carefully, especially if you carry sensitive data on it. In other words, try not to drop it, keep it away from water or moisture, and don’t expose it to extreme heat.
If your flash drive did get wet, do not connect it to your computer until it has dried! If you do, an electronic shortcut will occur and destroy the hardware and data on it. This is true for most hardware by the way. Instead, store the device in a dry and warm place (40°C max) for at least 48 hours or use a blow-dryer at low or medium heat.
Also keep in mind that thumb drives are small and thus easily forgotten, for example in your pocket or when inserted into a public computer. Get a lanyard to reduce the risk of losing your flash drive or accidentally throwing it into the laundry.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Keep Your Passwords Safe & Secure
If you are using the same password(or two passwords) everywhere, a single security breach on one website could leave you wide open to identify theft across the whole web. So i strongly recommend to use different password for every website. Now the problem is how to remembering all password?, which won't be possible. Of course not and thats where a password manager comes in. With this password manager, you will only have to remember one password i.e "Master password" protectig all other unique passwords. There are so many password manager available now but among those "RoboForm" is the best.
RoboForm is available in both paid and free version. Paid version cost $9095 for the first year and $19.95 for every year after that. You can use it with sealess password sync and backup. But free version only support ten logins.
RoboForm is available in both paid and free version. Paid version cost $9095 for the first year and $19.95 for every year after that. You can use it with sealess password sync and backup. But free version only support ten logins.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Stick a "Like" button at your place
Every website or webpage has a Facebook Like button that you can click. Spotlike takes this feature to the real world by letting you print a QR code that will be linked to your Facebook page. Users can use their smartphones to scan the QR code and doing so will automatically take them to your Facebook page. To scan a QR code you need a smartphone with a camera, and a QR code scanner.Read more at http://spotlike.com/
Free Downloadable Screensavers
This is a directory of free downloadable screensavers. All the screensavers on their site are safe to download, install and run and are compatible with any version of Windows and Mac. You can browse screensavers by categories (Abstract, Animation, Nature, Sport, etc) or view the top voted/commented screensavers. Every screensaver has a short description of what it does, so that you know in advance what to expect when it runs on your desktop. Read more: NewFreeScreensavers: Directory Of Free Downloadable Screensavers [Windows & Mac]
Online Mobile Media Converter
A number of web apps convert YouTube videos into audio for you. But the conversion process takes a bit of time during which you are glued to your browser tab. Mobile Media Converter Online solves this problem in a very simple way. MMCO offers 4 audio output formats: MP3, OGG, AAC, and WMA. Read more: Mobile Media Converter Online: Convert YouTube Clips Into Audio
Create Animation Online
Putting images together in a loop to create animations can easily be done through GIF files. If you are looking for an app that helps create GIF images, check out Picasion, a web app that helps you easily create GIF animations. You start by specifying the image files stored on your computer. Next you select the speed of the GIF. Read more: Picasion: Create GIF Animations From Photos Stored On Your Computer
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Google might be planning a new social photos service
Google is now planning to launch a new service in photo-sharing with the name Photovine. It would be a social photo-sharing serice.
According to Fusible reports Google has already got a trademark on the word "Photovine" on June 7. It could be another step by Google to Beat back Facebook while improving its search engine with social inputs. As you can see +1 buttons introduced by Google that let users vote on relevent seach results and interesting web pages. They resemble like Facebook "Like" buttons and also began using +1 votes to make search results more personally relevant.
According to Fusible reports Google has already got a trademark on the word "Photovine" on June 7. It could be another step by Google to Beat back Facebook while improving its search engine with social inputs. As you can see +1 buttons introduced by Google that let users vote on relevent seach results and interesting web pages. They resemble like Facebook "Like" buttons and also began using +1 votes to make search results more personally relevant.
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